What are the meanings behind the different models of Jaguar?

Question

Is it luxury class or body design or something different? example XJ, XKE etc

Answer 1

The current 'X' naming scheme for Jag models comes from the conception of the XJ, which originally meant 'experimental Jaguar'.



Recently, Jaguar has changed all of it's model names to an 'X' designation to provide continuity among the names. Current model lines, in order from least to most expensive, are:



X-type (soon to be discontinued in the US) - Compact entry-level luxury sedan.

S-type (soon to be replaced with the XF) - Mid-size luxury sedan.

XJ - Full-size executive luxury sedan.

XK - Two door grand tourer.

Answer 2

The original Jaguars used a specific lettering system for their engines. The powerplants used in the C-, D-, and E-types were all generations of the original XK engine.



The first XJ6 (built in the 70's) was a NEW powerplant, so it was given the moniker "XJ" to show it was a different series than the XK.



Afterwards, Jaguar usually names cars after either the engine size in liters (as in the XJ40) or the body style. They ceased naming cars after the engine series.



For example, the inline-six powerplant in the 95-97 XJ6 is named the "AJ6", and the body style is X300. The V8 engine used in the 97-2002 cars is the "AJ-V8," and the body style is X308. Etc, etc.



The new XK uses the current series AJ-V8 engine. It is named to evoke the sporting image of the old E-types, not for its engine or body style.



As someone's said, the "R" indicates the supercharged engine and tuned suspension, an "L" indicates long wheelbase body, and "Vanden Plas" indicates the long wheelbase body and higher-end trim. The "Super V8" is the Vanden Plas body with the supercharged engine.



Here's an informative Wikipedia article:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_Cars

Answer 3

currently 4 models in UK X -type; S - type; XJ and XK. All except the XK are four door saloons, the XK can be a 2 door coupe or convertible. In all cases "R" means supercharged and the "L" indicates a Long wheelbase version of the XJ saloon. Only the X type is a new derivation, all the other models date back at least as far as the 1960's

Answer 4

X and S-Type, XJ and XK, etc. are all model names/types. If there is an "E" at the end, it is an extended body. An "R" at the end means it is a supercharged model.

Answer 5

XKE used to be a cheap car that teenage boys could afford to drive and race back in the early 60s just by having a job packing (bagging) groceries in Safeway . . . And they wore white shirts, faded Levis and bow ties . . . And said Yes ma'am and No ma'am; of course. But sometimes they would die while racing on dead-man's curves . . . Etc.

Answer 6

That is the model type. Just like Honda say Accord or Civic



Hope this helps - Matt

Answer 7

luxury class and body diff and the engine size